
WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Lehighton, PA, with entry fees from $139 to $159.
From the Organizer
Follow Lehigh River along the D & L Trail. Cruise down a ‘harder’ packed trail with a -1% consistent net drop. The full marathon starts above ROCK PORT and the Half Marathon start at starting at the Gorge at Rockport Lane. Both cruise down the D & L Trail with a finish at Outdoor Center in Lehighton. This WICKED-FAST course is destined to be an East Coast favorite, Boston Qualifying and PR course.
USATF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24004DNB
USATF HALF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24005DNB
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lehighton 1ssw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
498 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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52
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Plan your trip
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WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
Sep 13, 2026